Violence against health workers

The rape and murder of an on-duty doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata is horrifying. The fact that the perpetrator managed to commit the heinous act at a medical facility with security arrangements in place is mind-boggling. The incident exposes the extent of negligence on the part of the authorities concerned. It is a pity that no effective steps have been taken to ensure the safety of healthcare workers, who toil day and night under enormous pressure. It is incumbent on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee to ensure that the guilty is brought to book. Besides, all states should come up with stringent laws to deter violence against medical professionals.

DVG Sankara Rao, Vizianagaram

Counter allegations with facts

With reference to the editorial ‘Hindenburg at it again’; the allegations against SEBI chairperson Madhabi Buch and her husband raise serious questions about the credibility of India’s market regulator. The claims of conflict of interest, if left unaddressed, could erode investors’ confidence and undermine the integrity of our financial system. This is an issue that transcends corporate manoeuvring. It is essentially a matter of transparency and accountability. Dismissing the allegations as ‘baseless’ or branding those making them as conspirators is not enough. SEBI must counter the claims with facts or risk losing the trust of the very investors it is meant to protect.

Gurdev Singh, by mail

SC strikes the right balance

The Supreme Court has done well to partially stay the Mumbai college circular banning the hijab while upholding restrictions on the niqab and burqa. The decision balances religious sentiments with modern educational needs and fosters inclusivity while maintaining discipline and uniformity. The nuanced approach adopted by the apex court will go a long way towards promoting progressive educational spaces. Besides, the ruling can serve as a template for handling such sensitive issues without causing polarisation.

Amanjot Kaur, Mohali

Get the House in order

Apropos of ‘Oppn must apologise, says Scindia’ (Dhankhar-Jaya face-off); Union Minister for Communications Jyotiraditya Scindia has rightly called on Opposition leaders to apologise to Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar over his recent spat with Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan. The lawmakers must be respectful while dealing with dignitaries holding constitutional posts. Just recently, V-P Dhankhar had to tell MP Jaya that her celebrity status did not give her the right to disturb the decorum of the House. The Rajya Sabha MP is known for her haughty behaviour. A few days ago, she even took exception to being addressed as ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ in the House, insisting that her identity not be tied to her husband’s name. This was so needless.

Upendra Sharma, by mail

Don’t disrupt House proceedings

It has become increasingly common for Opposition MPs in the Rajya Sabha to disrespect Upper House Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. It seems like a calculated move by them to derail the proceedings of Parliament. MP Jaya Bachchan recently sparked a massive controversy when she objected to being called ‘Jaya Amitabh Bachchan’ in Parliament. Her attempt to politicise a non-issue was condemnable. This is nothing but a nefarious design to create a flutter and cause disruptions.

Ashok Kumar, by mail

Bring our men back

The delay in the discharge of the 69 Indian nationals still fighting in the Russian army is a matter of grave concern. Going by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s recent remarks on the matter in the Lok Sabha, Russian authorities maintain that the Indian citizens had signed contracts for service with the Russian armed forces. Though PM Narendra Modi took up the issue with President Vladimir Putin last month, and he was assured by the latter of their prompt release, there is still no sign that our men will be brought back home soon. Some of the Indians recruited into the Russian army have already perished. It is time for New Delhi to facilitate a speedy return of our nationals. Besides, the powers that be must crack down on the unscrupulous travel agents responsible for pushing Indians into the war against their will.

Harsh Sharma, Jalandhar

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